Founded in 2007, the Signature Art Prize is the only award of its kind that aims to promote the work of artists in the very early stages of their careers. Drawing attention to the unique perspective of students and recent graduates, the prize champions their signature themes and aims to bring their work into the spotlight.

There are four categories:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Photography & Film
• Drawing & Printmaking

Entrants may only enter one category. Artists who entered in previous years may enter again, but no work previously submitted is eligible for resubmission.

The Signature Art Prize aims to gain maximum exposure for artists and their work, as well as facilitate the sale of entries. As such, artists must determine pricing and edition numbers for all artwork submitted.

Entry fee: £10 (approx. 15 USD)

Eligibility

The prize is open worldwide to current students or artists who graduated no earlier than 2012 onwards from a recognised art institution.

Prize

The winners of each category of the Signature Art Prize will each receive a prize of £1,000 (approx. 1,500 USD), gifts from the sponsors, representation from DegreeArt.com and inclusion in a London group exhibition.

Moreover, there will also be a ‘People’s Choice’ winner from each of the four artwork categories, voted for by the public from all of the competition entrants.